265. Sweet Beef Stew

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds chuck roast, cubed
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 medium carrots, peeled, cubed
• 2 parsnips, cubed
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 2 sweet potatoes, cubed
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Pepper powder to taste

Method:

• Select Sauté option. Add oil.
• When oil is heated, add onions and garlic to the pot and sauté until translucent. Add beef and sauté until brown. 
• Add rest of the ingredients. Mix well.

• Close the lid. Select Stew option and timer for 40 minutes. When done, let the steam release naturally.

• Discard the bay leaves and serve with bread.